We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2019

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Wednesday January 23, 2019.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

Better Off Budget Fully Funds Affordable Housing Programs

The CPC is a member organization of the Democratic congressional caucus of the U.S. Congress. It is a left-leaning organization that advances liberal and progressive positions to benefit the American people.

The proposed better off budget in the report aims to fully fund affordable housing programs and invest $12.8 billion to end family homelessness.

The CPC proposed better off budget looks to eliminate the shortage of available affordable homes.

The budget will restore and increase housing vouchers, sustain and rebuild public housing, and expand investments in the national Housing Trust Fund as well as other HUD programs.

The CPC’s The People’s Budget is a direct rejection of the Trump administration’s proposal. Trump’s proposal looks to cut housing benefits through rent increases and establishing work requirements. In contrast, the CPC budget wants to provide more funding to ensure effective fair housing enforcement.

In addition, the proposed budget provides $80 billion for disaster aid relief and climate change mitigation efforts, in response to the 2017 disaster season. In areas recently affected by hurricanes, including in Texas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Florida, and other U.S. territories, long-term housing assistance has yet to be provided.

Participate in Homeless Persons Memorial Day Vigil – attend the vigil and help remember our neighbors who died due to lack of housing and supportive services;

Engage – talk to your family, your neighbors, your co-workers and elected officials about homelessness in Union County and how we need to work together to end homelessness. To achieve that goal, we need to change the conversation and focus on the needs of our neighbors; and

Form a homeless ministry - Begin discussions that focus on what more your congregation can do to end homelessness.